OUT & ABOUT: The 2010 Costume Institute Gala

It was a night of fabulousness as fashionistas gathered at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Spring 2010 Costume Institute Gala, hosted by Vogue. Held every year on the first Monday in May, this year's gala celebrated the Costume Institute's new exhibit, "American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity". Media goddess Oprah Winfrey co-chaired the event along with Vogue editrix Anna Wintour, and Gap Exec. V.P. of Global Design, Patrick Robinson.

Of course, our fashionistas were out in full force, as you can tell by the slideshow above.

Andre Leon Talley Comes To America's Next Top Model!

I haven't watched America's Next Top Model in several years, but that may have to change. Why? According to The Cut at NY Magazine, Vogue magazine's Editor-at-Large (and friend and mentor-in-my-head) Andre Leon Talley will be the new full time judge on ANTM next season! WHOO HOO!

Between Mr. Talley and J. Alexander (aka "Miss Jay"), ANTM's next season is gonna be "must see TV"!

Three In A Row! Liya Kebede on Vogue's May Cover!

(Photo: TheFashionSpot.com)

This is exciting! Not only are there real models on the cover instead of celebrities, but for the third month in a row, Vogue has a sista on its cover! Liya Kebede lands the cover, while British sensation, Jourdan Dunn, appears on the foldout portion of the cover. Congrats ladies!

Desirée Rogers Featured in the February. Issue of Vogue!

Photographed by Jonathan Becker/Style.com

Heads up, fashionistas! Chi-town's most fabulous socialite, and the new White House Social Secretary, Desirée Rogers is featured in the February issue of Vogue magazine! The issue comes out on Jan. 20th, coincidentally the same day that we inaugurate Barack Obama as the 44th President of the United States!

In the article, Ms. Rogers talks with writer William Norwich about her new job and what it entails. For those who can't wait until Jan. 20th, here's a sneak peek courtesy of Style.com:

On her duties as White House Social Secretary:

The mandate the Obamas have given her, Rogers said, "is about instilling pride." Her job "is helping people visualize what the Obama presidency is about, the feelings Americans voted for—inclusion, transparency, embracing people you might never otherwise learn about—and also translating the splendor, that sweetness, that comfort of the White House to everyone." She paused and smiled. "Enormous task."

Indeed, in these troubled economic times, how exactly will the Obamas revitalize the White House? "Using the assets already there," Rogers said. "We have to be balanced. People think that being 'social' means hosting a lavish party, but that's not true. We all thrive on social interaction, and we must continue to," despite the economy.....

On being the "Life of the Party:

Rogers is a lot of fun—in fact, back in the Windy City, she was often described as "the life of the party." But she isn't the least bit concerned that all the White House protocol and attendant offstage orchestrations will put a damper on her effervescent spirit. "I get great joy seeing people being entertained," she explained. "The joy for me will be the moment before they arrive, making certain we have created a great environment for the Obamas and their guests. I'll have more fun watching than being in the party."

You can read more here.

I'm so looking forward to reading this article. I've been of fan of Ms. Rogers since I read about her in Vogue back in 2004. She is one the chicest sistas on the scene, so effortlessly put together. I wish nothing but the best for Ms. Rogers. She will definitely bring elegance and class back to the White House. Get 'em, girl!

The Guessing Game: What Will Michelle Obama Wear?

(Photo: Annie Leibowitz/ Vogue)

Since the nation elected Barack Obama the 44th President of the United States on Nov. 4, 2008, there has been one question that has been on the minds of fashionistas worldwide ----



What will our soon-to-be First Lady, Michelle Obama, wear on Inauguration Day?



Last month, Women's Wear Daily requested several big name fashion designers to send in sketches showing their ideas for this historic day. Not to be left out, Vogue.com asked several CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designers to give their visions. Noticing her preference for wearing pieces by Thakoon and Jason Wu during the campaign season, the folks at Vogue have a hunch that Mrs. Obama will choose a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund designer.

Here are a couple of the Vogue commissioned design ideas that stuck out the most to me:


Alexander Wang


Marchesa
(Photos: Style.com)

The rest of the designs can be found here: Runway To Change


The Wang piece is simply inappropriate for the Inaugural Ball, and it just doesn't fit with Mrs. Obama's style -- sleek, sophisticated elegance.

I really like the Marchesa design. It fits very well with the Michelle Obama style aesthetic. Good job!

Personally, I would love to see our future First Lady in a Kevan Hall design, or a Carmen Marc Valvo creation, but I think she will ultimately go with Jason Wu for her inaugural gown and Maria Pinto for her day outfit.

Well, we won't have long to wait -- 13 Days To Go and counting until Change We Can Believe In!